2020 MMSS Program Fees

The costs below reflect the cost for a single session. Students may elect to attend one, two or three two-week sessions of MMSS. A single course is elected for each session. Class will run Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm with break for lunch from 12-1:30pm. For application requirements, click here.

MMSS 2020 Schedule:

Session 1: Sunday, June 28 – Friday, July 10

Session 2: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 24

Session 3: Sunday, July 26 – Friday, August 7

ALL FEES ARE TO BE PAID VIA “PAYING” TAB OF STUDENT PORTAL

Required Costs:

*Application Fee

$100 (NONREFUNDABLE!)

Tuition

$1,300 (includes 9 day lunch pass for commuters)

Residential Stay

$850 (includes lodging and meals)

*Application fee is only charged once, and is not applied towards tuition nor housing.

*Gender-inclusive bathrooms are also available on each floor of the dormitory.

Optional Services:

Students will be given the option to attend organized weekend events. This year, MMSS has organized a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park on Saturday, and a combined trip to the Michigan Science Center and the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sunday.* Other optional fees associated with the program include a round-trip or one-way airport pickup/return service for students traveling to Michigan and an extra night stay in the dormitory. All purchases should be made through the online guest account or via mailed check. Once paid, fees for optional services cannot be refunded. For more information about these services, please review the student information packet, after admission.

Additional Fees:

Students needing an early check-in and/or late check-out MUST enter their travel information on the student portal at least 3 weeks prior to their session start date. If travel information is entered later than that date and the student is in need of an early check-in, a late fee of $50 will be charged, in addition to the $50 extra-night fee.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Financial aid is limited and awarded on a need-basis. To be evaluated for financial assistance, the following will be necessary:

A copy of the front page of parents’ or guardians’ most recent tax return WITH ALL SSNs BLACKENED OUT!

Note: to pay by credit card you must do so via the online application and use your UM Friend account login and password.

Those without a credit card or access to a US bank:

Contact the MMSS office for specific wire transfer information if you are unable to access US-based bank or credit card.

Once the transfer has been sent, please notify the program via e-mail at mmss@umich.edu. In your e-mail, include the date and time of transaction, the sender’s full name, and the name of the student attending MMSS. This is necessary to give your student the proper credit.

MMSS Refund Policy

In the event that you have to withdraw from the MMSS program, the following refund policy applies. Once paid, there will be no refund of fees for any of the additional services.

Date

Action

Before and up to May 1, 2020

50% refund of tuition and dormitory fees

May 1 up to June 1, 2020

25% refund of tuition and dormitory fees

June 1, 2020 and after

NO REFUND

Due to fixed operating costs associated with the MMSS program, no refund or prorated tuition will be given to participants who leave the program early due to medical injury/illness, disciplinary action, family emergency, self-elected withdrawal, or other similar reasons.